Grand Forks Fair LIVESTOCK DAY parade thrills crowd
The Grand Forks fair showcased a full day of events including aerial displays with Baxter Ad aviator and Walter Hand rising in balloons, auto polo, and a bustling midway. Officials praised the week’s turnout as crowds enjoyed warm weather and a strong program.
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Fevel
Baxter
Aviator
Walter Hand
Namistunt
Miss Lawrence
Asl
D. V Moore
Grand Forks
F. L. Goodman
of the Fair
Heat Wave Sweeps Nation With Record Temperatures
Washington reports a Bermuda High behind the worst heat wave in fifteen years as it roams from the seaboard to the Rockies. Forecaster says heat will persist through the week with no relief in sight as inland regions bake and eastern cities burn. In Berlin, Captain Charles Fryatt is executed after a German court martial for his attempted attack on a submarine.
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Washington
Bermuda
Seaboard
Rocky Mountains
Tropics
Pacific Coast
Frankenfi
Berlin
Sayville
Charles Fryatt
The
Zee Brugge
Panesation
NYC Doctors Plan Relief Aid From Across Nation
New York city health authorities and Mayor Mitchell discussed assembling a panel of 15 to 20 prominent physicians from across the country to join in relief work. They would be invited to New York, with expenses covered, and the board of estimates allocated $3,000 for the purpose amid growing concern over public health.
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New York
Mitchell
Ainst
Board of
Munitions Tied Up in Factories Across Dayton
Dayton July 24 reported several thousands of dollars worth of ammunition tied up in factories and storage sites. Officials stated disruptions to production and the impact on local supply. No injuries reported, and investigators are tracing shipments and storage conditions.
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Dayton
Ohio
Theasads
Soran
Rules for dress relaxations in Berlin drive clothing renewals
The Hague in July reports the Reichsanseiger noting impossibility of enforcing strict Reichsrat dress rules. He admits need to allow more frequent clothing renewals and relaxations, citing childbirth, illness, or deaths in the family as reasons.
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Hague
Netherlands
Reichsanseiger
Berlin
Trench successes and setbacks across Europe in July battles
An article summary reports Russian forces taking trenches in France with Austrian retreats ongoing and Italian advances in the Dolomites region. It notes German attacks near Chaulnes repelled by French infantry, with Italians extending positions and Austrian pressure on Italian lines quelled. Russian gains southeast of Vladimir-Volynski are claimed, while Serbians seize multiple heights and resist Bulgarian counterattacks.
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Paris
Auberive
Champagne
Lihona
Chaulnes
Meam
Verdun
Thiaumont Works
Berlin
Bayer Eee
War Office
Prox
Vladimir
Volynski
Volhynia
von Linsingen
Vigoreusis
Brr
Fourneaux Wood
Gomme
Bremen Taken Into Halifax Rumor Sparks Uproar
New York July 23 A rumor claims the German Bremen was taken into Halifax harbor and a private letter from a Canadian official reports the possibility of Bremen entering New York or another US port if feasible. The letter, said to be mulled in Buffalo, is challenged amid censor scrutiny.
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York
Halifax
Buffalo
New York
New York Harbor
Submarine War Board
Baltimore
Sturmer Sends France Greetings From Roma Gov't
Boris V. Sturmer, the new prime minister of Roma, sent a telegram to Aristide Briand, saying it would be happy to collaborate in renewing the bonds of friendship and pursue common aims in these gravely difficult times. Briand replied that France can count on loyal alliance and pledged continued unity and joint triumph.
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Sturmer
France
Paria
Aay
Boris V. Sturmer
Ime
Roma
Aristide Briand
Grav
Briend
Spon Aig
Pickles Ordered for Use of the Troops Guarding the Border
Heaven Texas telegram notes orders issued for supplies and provisions to support troops stationed along the border. The brief dispatch confirms military needs during the July period and mentions local authorities coordinating delivery.
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Pickles
Five Hundred Villa Troops Captured at Zacatecas
Zacatecas reports say General Plank captured five hundred Villistas with amnesty granted. Ignacio Media killed in San Luis Potosi engagement. Mexican foreign relations says no US representations planned. Major road rebuilding funds discussed. Polk chairs cabinet update on Mexican ambassador Arredondo talks.
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Mexico City
Laredo
Zacateces
Plank
Ignacio Media
San Luis Potoal
Accor
Department of Foreign Relations
United States
Howard
Ameri
Washington, D. C
Maxico
Polk
Elizeo Arredondo
Arredondo
Master Painters Elect Officers at Beloit Convention
Edward E B Olaen of Oconomowoc was elected president of the state Master Painters and Decorators association at Beloit closing session. Robert G Harper of Milwaukee named vice president and Geneva elected secretary treasurer. Fond du Lac chosen as 1917 convention city. delegates to International convention at New Haven Conn.
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Beloit
Wis
Edward EB. Olaen
Oconomowoc
Master Ay and Decorators’ Association
Prealont
Robert G. Harper
Milwaukee
Genava
Master Painters and Decorators
New Haven
Conn
Fond du Lac
Sin
Denmark May Trade Danish Islands For World Power
The piece discusses Denmark selling three West Indies islands and Greenland, debating value and strategic worth. It notes Europe, ownership, and potential sale prices, with implications of broader imperial designs and the possibility of shifting possessions amid global powers.
Exhibits at Grand Forks Fair Teach Practical Farming
Grand Forks Fair exhibits educate practical farmers by showing livestock care, feed efficiency, and stock raising value. Cattle displays feature large well fed animals and four year old Devon, while machinery showcases silos, augers, belt conveyors, cream separators, milk clarifiers and milking machines. Electricity in home use and portable generating units promise farm convenience and urban comfort.
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Forks
Tim Thare
Red River Ey
Old Man Earth
Jasmenieg
Red River
Northwest
Grand Forks
Agricultural College
Dicken
Ciapla
Elf
Siouteletty
Coal Rates Increased By Five Cents A Ton
Interstate Commerce Commission justifies a five cent per ton increase in freight rates on bituminous coal carloads from Illinois and Indiana to Wisconsin Michigan and other states. The move is projected to raise carriers’ annual revenue by about 520000. Railroads argued the old rates did not cover operating costs or provide a fair return on investments.
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Washington
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Interstate Commerce Commission
Canadian Loans Moved to America
New York reports suggest western Canadian loans shift may begin with $2,000,000 to Manitoba $2,000,000 to East Saskatchewan and $2,000,000 to Winnipeg to retire London issued debts. Bankers warn full shift depends on demand and legal maturities.
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America
New York
London
Winnipeg
Manitoba
East Katchewan
Canadians Gain Popularity in London Parade
London readers note Canadians are increasingly admired for their wartime role. Reports describe three bands marching through central areas like Strand and Piccadilly while crowds cheer their prowess in trenches and in the front lines.
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London
Metropolis
Tope
Piccadilly
Il Mali
Troops Ready to Repel Attack at El Pane Texas
Report from El Pane Texas dated July 3 describes American border forces prepared to repel an attack as negotiations continue between military and civil authorities over the two border incidents.
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el Pane
Tex
Men Digging After Bodies In Cave Collapse
Rescue teams search a cave after a collapse left several people buried. Crews continue digging Monday as authorities restrict details while confirming fatalities and identifying victims. Local emergency services coordinate efforts at the site near Phostoa.
Swiss Protest Blacklist Opposition Made Public
Lausanne Gazette denounces a German Austrian blacklist of Swiss firms. It says Captain Schmits at Berne directs the commercial attachés to blacklist firms connected with the Allies. The paper reports Swiss firms are threatened with boycotts and exclusion from coal and German products by Swiss companies allied to the blacklist.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
Paris
Germany
Austria
Schmit
Effort to Settle Strike Planned in Hibbing
Hibbing Minnesota July 28 awaiting the arrival of Mayor Victor L Powers and federal labor department representatives Duluth W R Fairley and H Davies who arrived to investigate the miners strike. Conciliators declined to discuss details but said the inquiry would be fair and open to all sides and a broad survey of conditions would be conducted.
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Hibbing
Minn
Victor L. Power
Duluth
W. R. Fairley
H. Davies
Federal Labor Department
Othorsough
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